While these games didn't get perfect scores, they scored close enough that they might as well have.

If you're wanting to play an open world game that's a lot more stylized than realistic, we've got some great options for you.

Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Cyberpunk 2077 are among the best, most immersive open-world video games ever made.

These 10 open world games have choices with real consequences, from complex branching stories to reactive worlds and totally emergent gameplay ...

Open-world games have made an undisputable dent in the medium. At their best, they can put players in a world and give them freedom in ways other genres can’t quite compete with. To some, they are the ...

As a form of escapism, video games are great, aren't they? Especially those that you can lose track of time in, immersing yourself in the vast open worlds and array of side quests. Yes, I know I'm ...

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Grand Theft Auto obviously comes to mind immediately when you think of open world video games, but here are the five best non ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this ...

Open world games have always been about exploration and appreciating everything that the world itself has to offer. However, the world itself could take a page from the horror genre, prioritising an ...

From hidden gems to major releases, 2026 has already been a hotbed of 10/10 open-world games, and we're not even halfway through the year. Despite a seemingly quiet start to 2026 (at least, compared ...